Delightfully creamy and savory pasta dish featuring crispy bacon and nutty Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta uncooked
- 6 oz bacon chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- to taste salt
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Return bacon to the skillet and add cooked pasta. Toss everything together to coat with the sauce.
- Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg